As the Cyclones host their final home dual meet of the season Sunday, redshirt senior Andrew Sorenson will say goodbye to the home crowd.

For the past five years, the wrestling room at Lied Recreation Athletic Center has become a lot like a home for Sorenson. During the last four seasons, the No. 4 wrestler at 165 pounds has made many memories on the mat at Hilton Coliseum.

“When I first came here, everyone said it just flies by, and that first year, I didn’t really believe them — it felt like forever,” Sorenson said. “I can’t believe it’s been five years already, that I’ve been training here for five years, and it’s all about to end.”

When No. 14 Iowa State (2-11, 0-6 Big 12) takes on No. 4 Cornell (7-0, 4-0 EIWA) on Sunday, it will take on a team that won 30-16 last season and one that boasts two of the nation’s top-ranked wrestlers.

One of Sunday’s opponents will be No. 1 Kyle Dake, a two-time national champion at 157 pounds who allowed just one point last season at nationals.

In recent meets, Dake has wrestled upto 165 pounds, and ISU coach Kevin Jackson said he believes there is a chance Dake could face Sorenson. If he does, Jackson thinks it would help boost Sorenson as the postseason nears.

“I think it could put him over the top if he wins as far as his confidence and his ability to move forward and take on that mentality of a national champion,” Jackson said. “I think we have some advantages, and I think Dake has some advantages.”

Sorenson said he is preparing to face Dake and is confident he can win if he faces him.

“I think I’m bigger, stronger, and I think I can compete with him,” Sorenson said. “If I just scrap for seven minutes, it’ll be a fun match to watch.”

Whether he faces Dake or someone else, Sorenson knows Sunday will be a bittersweet moment. He hopes he can say goodbye with a victory.

“It’s going to be like a love-hate relationship. It’s going to hurt a little bit walking away from Hilton,” Sorenson said. “The time I’ve had at Hilton and the time I’ve had at Iowa State has been amazing, and I just hope to send everyone off the right way.”

The meet will begin at 1 p.m. on Sunday at Hilton Coliseum.